The agency rolled back limits for three types of forever chemicals but will keep standards in place for the two most common PFAS, known as PFOA and PFOS.
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News from Brunswick, Bath, Freeport, Topsham and across the Midcoast from the Times Record.
Bill would require strictest standards on ‘forever chemicals’ in water
The proposed bill would require the state to communicate the most stringent contamination maximum with the public and well owners.
Bowdoin men’s lacrosse reaches NCAA DIII quarterfinals
Five players scores multiple goals as Bowdoin advances past the third round for the third time in four seasons.
Bowdoin men’s lacrosse advances in NCAA Tournament
Patrick Fitzgerald scores seven times as the Polar Bears blow out Rivier in a heavy downpour.
Dr. Nirav Shah speaks on hunger at naming ceremony for Midcoast food warehouse
The organization’s new Brunswick Landing facility was named for Tom Wright, a donor and longtime supporter of local food security.
Cony girls lacrosse outruns Brunswick
Five players — four Rams and one Dragon — score two goals apiece in Thursday’s Class B matchup.
NESCAC football teams embrace playoff rule change
The conference, which includes Colby, Bates, Bowdoin, is ending its ban on teams competing in the NCAA playoffs.
Mt. Ararat baseball beats Skowhegan on mercy rule
The Eagles take advantage of errors and wild pitches to end the game in the sixth inning with a 13-3 win.
Mt. Ararat girls lacrosse escapes against Cony
Logan Norton scores the winner with 1:07 remaining as the Eagles survive a big comeback by the Rams.
Freeport girls lacrosse races past Maranacook/Winthrop in season opener
Seniors Lana DiRusso and Mia Levesque combine for 12 goals in the Falcons win over the Black Bears.